Q & A with Mr.Jonathan Rosen of the National Institute of Enviromental Health Sciences. We will start with the questions below. Please post any other questions you would like for him to address concerning the health and safety of front line COVID-19 workers and volunteers. Enter your questions in the comment box and then press the comment button to submit. Questions will be answered during the Tabletop.
1. Please review the purpose of a:
a. face covering
b. surgical mask
c. N95 respirato
2. What are the key criteria required for each to be effective?
3. What is the similarities and difference between the N95 mask and KN95 mask?
4. What makes these masks important during this pandemic?
5. Can wearing a cloth or homemade mask prevent the spread of COVID-19?